Adaptation Warm Up

What was the name of the scientist who had the theory of evolution and natural selection?

• Lamarck

• Einstein

• Washington

• Darwin

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An octopus can change its color to match its surroundings. This is an example of which type of behavior?

• camouflage
• mimicry
• cooperative behavior
• estivation

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What is the scientific term for the ability to blend in with the surroundings?

• invisibility
• conservation
• ninja skills
• camouflage

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How do adaptations help animals?

• To escape animals
• to hunt for food
• to survive in their habitats
• All of these are correct

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An inherited trait that helps those organisms that have it to survive

• niche

• structure

• characteristic

• adaptation

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This is the organisms with traits best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

• Variation

• Mutation

• Natural Selection

• Gradualism

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This is an inherited trait that makes an individual different from other members of its species.

• Variation

• Mutation

• Punctuated Equilibrium

• Embryology

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When an organism copies a characteristic of something else in order to better its chances for survival and reproduction

• hibernation
• camouflage
• mimicry
• migration

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Polar bears have compact ears, a small tail, and thick fur to keep themselves warm. Are these examples of physical (structural) or behavioural adaptations?

• Physical
• Behavioural

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Penguins huddle close together to keep warm.

• Structural Adaptations

• Behavioral Adaptations

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